Emma Swan was certain that she hated school. Of course,Storybrooke High was by no means an ordinary school but that didn't stop Emma to hate it any less. Luckily for her this was her last year. Her last year at the most popular magic school in all the realms.
Storybrooke High School of Magic was home for almost six hundred sorcerers,magical beings and patrons. The latter were simply human or not human beings with their ultimate purpose being to protect the young witches and wizards in their mission to fight the darkness. It was divided into four teams the Scarlet,the Indigo,the Εmerald and the White team. Every student knew in which team was in but it was not until the last year when they finally received a ribbon which will determine the team each one of them will represent at the finals. It was also known to Emma that being the product of true love automatically meant that she was part of the White Team.
At her fist years in Storybrooke High Emma was more than happy to fulfill her destiny and become one of the greatest patrons just like her father,David Nolan,used to be. But things weren't so simple for young Emma. Being the daughter of a patron and a sorcerer,which in her case was her mother Snow White,Emma was the only patron with magical powers in all the realms. Initially she liked the idea and she used to boast about it a lot but when she heard that she had to attend not only the training that a patron has to but also the magical lessons the wizards had,she loathed every single moment of high school.
Today was just like other day for Emma at least that's what she thought. Hearing the alarm went off she drag herself out of the bed and in the bathroom. After having finished her morning ritual the smell of bacon led her to the kitchen where she found her mother cooking and her father drinking coffee and reading the newspaper.
''Good morning beautiful'' her father beamed when he saw his pride and joy.
''Morning dad'' Emma replied dryly and kissed his cheek. She grabbed a plate and served herself with bacon and eggs. After a while her mother joined them at the table.
''So..'' her mother began ''have you found your protegee?''
''Mooommm..'' Emma whined.''It's not like I can sniff them out. Nor can I ask every single wizard or witch at school if they are my protegee. I guess all I have to do is wait. Besides I'm not the only one.''
''We know that'' her father smile reassuringly.''And you don't have to worry. Most patrons find their protegees during the finals. This is where we feel our protegees threatened and our instincts kick in. You also know that the one you have to protect might not be here in Storybrooke at all.''
''I know and this is also what I wanted to discuss with you guys. In case I don't find him or her I'll leave Storybrooke. Not permanently but until I found them.''
''And we are totally okay with that'' Snow replied.''It's your destiny Emma,we won't stop you for that.''
''Have Ruby found hers?'' David asked.
''Yeah,it's Belle''Emma replied but she quickly added ''Can that even be possible?. I thought protegees and patrons were of different sex''
''Oh it's not rare. My mother's patron was her sister.''Snow simply said.
''But they were,you know,sisters,they had the same blood. Ruby and Belle they do not share anything as far as I know''
''Emma you cannot possible know where,when or with whom your instincts will kick in. It might be right here in Storybrooke with your best friend or with your worst enemy in a deserted island. You cannot choose your protegee and you know that.''
''I wish I could though. With my luck I'm sure my sweet protegeee will be my worst enemy.''
''I'll never understand how our daughter can be so pessimistic'' Her father laughed.
Emma rolled her eyes and punch playfully her father to his chest.
''I don't believe my daughter punches like a girl!''David said while laughing and Emma pretended to be offended.
''I have magic too!Besides I'm not going to waste my energy on you old man when right now the school might be attacked by the dark ones!'' Emma replied with a laugh
Snow shook her head and passed Emma her lunch. Emma took it quickly before her father can take it away and stuck her tongue out to him. He laughed and beckoned her to come closer. When she was practically at his lap,he hugged her and gave her a kiss at her cheek. She put her hands around his neck and sat for a moment together.
''I love you princess'' David told Emma and pushed her so as to stand up
''I love you too daddy'' Emma replied and grabbed her backpack.
David grabbed his jacket and escorted his daughter to the door after kissing his wife goodbye.
Despite being a magical school,Storybrooke High had also normal clubs such as the book club, basketball team and of course cheerleaders. Emma was having a practice with her basketball team when she noticed,not too far from them the cheerleaders' practice. Her eyes caught the top one,the one and only Regina Mills. Regina Mills was the most popular witch at Storybrooke High. With her mother being the school principal she had her ways with anyone .And of course she could have anyone at her feet including the quarterback Daniel Colter who was her boyfriend since first year. Everyone at her school was convinced that Daniel was Regina's patron and he acted like he was. That's why she knew that at the finals they would be one of the pairs representing the Scarlet Team
Emma was so absorbed at her thoughts that she almost fail to notice the headlight,next to the cheerleaders,that started to shake. Her thoughts were interrupted by the feeling that someone was in danger and that's when she felt her instincts kick in. The iris of her eyes turned white (just like the team she represented) and she found herself running towards Regina. She attacked Regina pushing her down in the process and closed her eyes waiting for the headlight to fall in her head. But that never happened. Instead a splash of water hit her and Regina. Apparently she had turned the headlight into water. When she opened her eyes she met with two angry eyes who pushed her out of her way.
''Get off me''Regina yelled and Emma stood up instantly.''You ruined my uniform!''
''Seriously are you complaining about how I saved your life?'' Emma yelled back.
''Don't give yourself so much credit any one of your kind would have done the same'' she said rather sarcastically. Emma felt the urge to punch her but she was stopped by the principal's voice.
''Regina are you okay?'' Her mother asked with worry in her eyes.
''Yes m-principal Mills. The patron did her job quite well'' Regina said with sarcasm.
''Listen Mills,we patrons are not inferior of you. You know that without us there is no you!How powerful do you think you are if you need someone to save your ass every time you are in trouble?''Emma shot back
''Ladies enough!''Cora shout.''I expect both of you in my office. Now''
'Both Emma and Regina looked at each other with narrowing eyes before following the principal to her office.
When they entered Cora's office she approached slowly her chair ans sat down. She beckoned the girls to come closer and after looking them intently she said
''I can't believe that two of the most powerful girls at this school ditch each other in this way.''
''In my defense she started making comments about patrons after I saved her life.''
''Like you don't deserve it'' Regina scoffed.
''Regina enough!'' her mother said in a calm yet authoritative voice.''I raised you better than that.Y ou know too well that patrons are as important as we are.E ither you like it or not you cannot fulfill your destiny without a patron's help. No one's ever done that. And you won't be the exception.''
''You are wrong mother. The dar-'' Regina started but she was cut off
''You can't compare us with those Regina. We fight for peace while they fight for blood. I expect you to apologize to your classmate.''
''Mother please.''Regina plead
''No Regina. You let your pride cloud your judgment. Your punishment for that arrogance is to apologize to Miss Swan.''
Regina closed her eyes for a moment to gather the courage she needed and whispered.
''I'm sorry for whatever said earlier about you and your fellow patrons''
Emma nodded and began to walk away. When Emma left the office Regina who was clearly irritated started to shout
''She didn't say anything!I apologized to her and she walked away!That little-''
''Regina..'' her mother warned.
Regina sighed and left the office. Outside was standing Daniel who had heard everything that happened. She walked over him and kissed him.
''That Swan girl ruins your reputation as patrons'' Regina said playfully
''You know we are not all like her. She thinks she's better than us because she has magic. That's why she acts like that.''
''Jealous aren't we?'' Ruby said as she happened to hear the conversation.
''What can I possibly be jealous of her wolfgirl?She might have magic but we also know that she's bad-tempered. No one wants her as their patron''
''That's not true and you know it''Ruby hissed and left.
''Don't listen to her'' Regina said.''The Whites always stand for each other. The are so noble,I think I will throw up''
Daniel chuckled and whispered to her ear ''Come on let's go to my place and let me show you how the Indigos can be noble.''
A.N What are you saying folks?Should I continue?